The Uncle's Shield

Vance entered the yard and frowned as he watched Barnaby run around on the lawn. He grumbled, "He is such a grown-up. But instead of doing anything useful, he just keeps useless things."

Lora pulled on Vance and said, "Vance, say less and don't upset Killian."

Vance asked, "Am I upsetting him?"

Killian sat on the floor in the living room. He briefly frowned at the person who entered and then conti